This was prompted by a close series of shots that I was able to capture over the past week or so. The first was the discovery of an owl during the day in the front yard. You can find those images here.
Then, there was a ruckus out back once night fell. Sounded like a bird chirping but that would be odd. Being night, and all.
I stepped out to explore and figured that the noises were actually Flying Squirrels giving distress calls. Hmmm. As my eyes grew more accustomed to the dark, I could make out a shape perched on one of the feeder poles.
I ran in for the camera, thinking I knew what it was, and rushed back out in time to get one shot of the visitor.
Yes! Another Screech Owl! Possibly the same from the previous post. If so, it had a rounded head.
Researching this difference I find that Screech Owls raise their 'ears' during the day while sitting in trees or bushes. It is thought that this is to help them blend in with their surrounding better. At night they do not need this disguise so they relax those feathers.
Interesting.
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